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I don't mind at all you coming into the conversation. To answer a few of your questions. I do avoid the spotlight and do not like being the center of attention. I have always somewhat been the quiet type and making friends has never been easy for me. I am not comfortable in bigger crowds. I have a j...

I have been cutting back on alcohol as well. I have not been much of a drinker anyway other than special occasions, so it was not too hard to cut that back a little more. I never had an issue with exercising, I don't mind going to the gym. My biggest thing was food. I like "real food" such...

Thanks for the suggestions. I have been making small changes to what I eat. Making small changes and being more aware of what I consume has helped a lot. I've been trying to eat more fruit and vegetables and less junk food and alcohol. Also, when I order out I have been trying to order more healthy ...

I'm not bothered too much by it. I don't agree that spam bots should be on this site. This week has been rather busy. Work is busy as usual. I have been doing better this week at eating healthier and going to exercise. I have a goal of loosing 20 to 25 pounds. I am down about four pounds to date.

I am fairly new to this site, so I have not had a chance to read many of the other posts in the forum. I will try to sit and read some of them this weekend. I am hoping that at least joining this site and opening up some of the feelings I have been bottling up inside me will help the in the healing ...

I haven't really tried a whole lot to overcome the way I feel, sadly. I am realizing that I can't continue on this way. I realize that I will have to speak with my primary care physician about various treatments. Until then, I know I should get out and try to be more "sociable." A club is ...

I would like to share my story. I'm from Massachusetts, where I have live most of my life. I have depression and anxiety. I have always hated myself to the point where I often thought of suicide. The anxiety that I feel is that I can't stand in front of any crowd without physically shaking, so I avo...